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It’s pizza night at the Chesemores. Many Monday evenings (Brian’s day off) we take advantage of the one large pizza for $4.99 special at Jerry’s Subs and Pizza. When... Read More ›
It’s pizza night at the Chesemores. Many Monday evenings (Brian’s day off) we take advantage of the one large pizza for $4.99 special at Jerry’s Subs and Pizza. When... Read More ›
Here we are enjoying some tangy South Carolina barbecue. The little guy at the end is Jack. On the left is Steve’s younger sister Megan, his mom, Nancy and... Read More ›
Our week would not be complete without a Friday Funnies that centered around food. My little friend, Will, wrote a school report containing some instructions for making one of... Read More ›
Elizabeth wondered—as I’m sure every woman has: “Oh, what is it I do want? Somebody who feels as I feel and thinks as I think; but where shall I... Read More ›
While there are valuable lessons to be learned around the dinner table, there are also wonderful memories to be made as well. By faithfully eating together as a family,... Read More ›
“Children learn manners mostly by example. It’s only when they don’t pick up on some detail that we must point out their lapses…manners are a cut-to-the-chase way of teaching... Read More ›
Even with a simple menu, a lot of work and planning goes into making family mealtime a reality. So what do you do once everyone is seated around the... Read More ›
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching—only ten days to go! Last year we solicited ideas from all of you and received some super-creative suggestions for blessing your husband, family and... Read More ›
We are grateful to Mary Ann for this food-related Friday Funny. More mealtime discussion on Monday! Nicolefor Carolyn, Kristin, and Janelle I am the mother of two preschool boys... Read More ›
All this planning, shopping and cooking is leading up to something. Eating of course! But before we take our first bite of dinner, there’s one more aspect of the... Read More ›
Thanks to Corrie for sending in this thoughtful response to last week’s book club question! For everyone, your assignment for this week is to read Chapter Four and check... Read More ›
Planning. Grocery Shopping. Recipe Collecting. Now we get to the fun part of preparing family meals—cooking. I was in high school when I developed an interest in cooking. I... Read More ›
This is just a reminder that your book club response for this week is due Thursday evening by midnight. And we forgot to mention that if we choose to... Read More ›
My mom rarely used a recipe when she cooked. That was fine by me as I daily enjoyed her delicious meals while growing up. However, when I got married... Read More ›
As a young woman still living at home, I used to grocery shop for my mom. Then grocery shopping was fun and easy. I simply drove to the store... Read More ›
Last week we reflected upon the powerful effect that consistent family meals can have over time. This week we will consider the meal itself—how to take it from merely... Read More ›
In keeping with our dinner theme this week, our friend Trillia from Knoxville sent us the perfect Friday Funny. A group of men in her church have a blog... Read More ›
In Chapter Two we learn that “Elizabeth professed faith in Christ…at the tender age of twelve” but that “she would look back in years to come and seriously question... Read More ›
My husband has been out-of-town since Tuesday. Chad has had a basketball game or a practice for four evenings in a row (definitely out of the ordinary!). Consequently, CJ,... Read More ›